Today, I would like to talk about the group that caught my ear as soon as I stumbled upon their music. Talk Show Host is a new name to me, but the group operates for years. They released series of singles and extended plays since 2016, such as Disunion Tour EP, Perfectly Competent EP, a… Read More Talk Show Host – Mid-Century Modern LP (Wiretap Records / Disconnect Disconnect Records)
Today, I would like to introduce another great band that caught my attention a while ago. I wasn’t familiar with their sound before, but luckily, Jürgen of Rookie Records sent me their latest material for review. Kontrolle is a premium German post-punk trio that not only explores the depths of this genre but also goes… Read More Kontrolle – Zwei LP (Holy Goat Records / Cargo Records)
Whoa! Nothing matches some proper throwback to nineties skatepunk music. It reminds me of the good old days when the music was sincere, dynamic, entertaining, and the times were more fun than nowadays. Deep End is a relatively new group that explores the golden nineties skate punk era, but with a sophisticated touch of modern… Read More Deep End – Isolated Actions 7″ (Various Labels)
Wow! Right off the bat, I have to admit this band is right up my alley. Their music came to me as a bit of surprise because I felt like I received a direct slap in the face as soon I pressed a play button. Neighborhood Brats could be classified as a sort of rarity… Read More Neighborhood Brats – Confines Of Life LP (Taken By Surprise Records)
It’s been a while since Green Jellÿ released a brand new material. Eleven years passed since their latest full-length named Musick To Insult Your Intelligence By. In the meantime, Green Jellÿ released several singles, such as Fr3to F33t, Green Jello Suxx Live Three Little Pigs Live Single, Trumpty Dumpty, Marty The Weirdo with Pudge, Silence… Read More Green Jellÿ – Garbage Band Kids CD (Cleopatra Records)
It would be so difficult to argue about the Scottish punk rock scene and somehow avoid legendary the Skids. Talking about classic punk rock music and not mentioning some of their tremendous recordings should be considered a crime. The group delivers an ear-appealing blend of classic punk rock and a new wave since its inception… Read More Skids – Songs From The Haunted Ballroom CD (Cleopatra Records)
DCxPC strikes back with another volume of the live split releases. I had an opportunity to write about the first edition, so the DCxPC decided to send a second volume for review. For those who somehow missed my previous review, DCxPC was one of the first ones who adapted live streams during the pandemics, but… Read More TV Generation & The Sinema – Live at Uncle Lou’s, Orlando FL 7″ (DCxPC Live Vol. 2)
It’s been a while since I introduced a post-punk band like this on these pages, so I am happy to present Night Motor to all of you. Night Motor is an outstanding English post-punk quintet that emanates from Cornwall. Since their inception, the group released series of singles such as Matera, Twitchin’, Strychnine, Take The… Read More Night Motor – Fatal CD (Death Drop Records)
Miesha And The Spanks are back with another brilliant release. This highly anticipated material represents a collection of seven singles encapsulated on a 12″ vinyl record. The broader audience had a chance to enjoy four compositions from this material before the initial release date. Singles such as Unstoppable, Wanna Feel Good, Mixed Blood Girls, I… Read More Miesha And The Spanks – Singles 12″ EP (Saved By Vinyl)
Before I even start talking about this band, I would like to ask a couple of simple questions. Do you love loud music? Do you love rock’n’roll? Do you love rock’n’roll infused punk rock? Do you love rock’n’roll infused punk rock with occasional explorations into deathpunk, hardcore punk, power pop, and garage rock? If the… Read More The Boatsmen – Versus The Boatsmen LP (Ghost Highway Records / Spaghetty Town Records)
It’s impossible to talk about anything psychobilly, rockabilly, rock’n’roll, and punk rock and avoid the renowned name in the game such as The Meteors. Since their inception in 1980, these pioneers of the genre paved the way for the hordes of psychobilly/rockabilly musicians and served as inspiration for countless contemporary artists. The Meteors are also… Read More The Meteors – Skull N Bones CD (Cleopatra Records)
Today, I would like to introduce a tremendous German skate punk band that emanates from Wermelskirchen. Venturas are roaming the skate punk scene since 2004, and so far, they’ve released a couple of recordings, such as a debut full-length material named Walk Tall and Draw The Blinds EP. The group strictly follows a DIY ethos… Read More Venturas – Your Weaker Self 12″ EP
